"Actor: Brian Blessed"

• The Boer War And Other Colonial Adventures | DVD | (13/09/2004) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  During the long reign of Queen Victoria Britain's armies marched to the farthest reaches of the globe in order to win an empire for their queen and country. Through the harsh conditions in deepest Africa soldiers campaigned on expeditions from the Asanti and Zulu campaigns to the Boer War. Original dramatised reconstructions and re-enactments tell the story of Britain at the height of imperial ambitions. Narrated by Brian Blessed.

• Culloden 1746 - The Last Highland Charge | DVD | (16/08/2004) from £16.16   |  Saving you £-6.17 (-61.80%)   |  RRP £9.99

  On a barren Scottish moor in April 1746 the tired and hungry men of the last Highland army made their final desperate charge against a well-disciplined British force led by the Duke of Cumberland. Despite their incredible courage and valour the result was a foregone conclusion - the clan warriors met a terrible end. It was to be the defeat and ruin of the Jacobite cause... forever. This is the moving story of the last great battle to be fought on British soil. 'Culloden 1746' features spectacular accurate battle reconstructions and re-enactments plus moving footage shot on Culloden Moor as it is today. The programme's dramatised 'eye-witness' accounts period imagery and computer-generated maps combine perfectly to provide a superb and accurate account of a crucial day in British history. Featuring expert comment and analysis by Dr David Chandler the world's most foremost military historian and former head of War Studies at Sandhurst.

• The Bruce | DVD | (14/06/1999) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

• The Big Knights | DVD | (25/10/2010) from £8.08   |  Saving you £3.91 (48.39%)   |  RRP £11.99

  The Big Knights

• The Roman Invasions Of Britain | DVD | (13/09/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  In 55 BC the ambitious Julius Caesar turned his envious eye to the mysterious isle of Britain. Within a few short years the mighty Roman war machine had tamed the Celtic tribal society and transformed it into a province of the Roman empire. This is the story of the dark years of ancient Britain when the well-disciplined Roman Legions faced the fury of the Celtic hordes... Narrated by Brian Blessed.

• Wars Of The Roses - Blood, Treachery And Cold Steel | DVD | (07/02/2005) from £12.98   |  Saving you £-2.99 (-29.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  On 22nd January 1879 a force of 20 000 Zulus overwhelmed and destroyed the British invading force at Isandlwana killing and ritually disemboweling over 1200 troops. That afternoon the same Zulu force turned their attention on a small outpost at Rorke's Drift. The battle that ensued one of the British Army's great epics has since entered into legend. Throughout the night 85 men held off six full-scale Zulu attacks at the cost of only 27 casualties forcing the Zulu army to withdraw

• Randall And Hopkirk Deceased - Complete | DVD | (07/10/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £69.99

  The twist of private-eye show Randall & Hopkirk Deceased is that in the first episode, gumshoe Marty Hopkirk (Kenneth Cope) is killed off by the villains, only to pop up in an immaculate white suit as a ghost visible only to his hardboiled partner Jeff Randall (Mike Pratt). In theory, the supernatural streak--which meant a complex set of rules about Marty's appearances and effects on the physical world--should lead the show into wilder territory, but most episodes squander the team's unique abilities on ordinary cases about blackmail and murder-for-profit. A persistent subplot has the living Jeff getting cosy with the dead Marty's widow Jean (Annette Andre) to the discomfort of her late husband. The elementary effects and the nice underplaying of the leads have a certain period charm, and the show could afford a high calibre of special guest villains and dolly birds. A 1990s remake with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer hasn't obliterated memories of the original. --Kim Newman

• Tarzan (1999) Disney - Collector's Edition (2 Disc) | DVD | (04/09/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  After viewing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote to Walt Disney about adapting his novel of an ape-man into a feature animated cartoon. Sixty odd years later, the tale is finally told with brilliant design work that looks unlike any previous animated film. The story is a natural for Disney since the themes of misunderstood central figures have been at the heart of most of its recent hits. Disney's Tarzan doesn't wander far from the familiar story of a shipwrecked baby who is brought up by apes in Africa. What gives the film its zing is its clever use of music (the songs are sung by Phil Collins himself rather than onscreen characters) and the remarkable animation. Deep Canvas, a 3-D technology, was developed for the film, creating a jungle that comes alive as Tarzan swings through the trees, often looking like a modern skateboarder racing down giant tree limbs. The usual foray of sidekicks, including a rambunctious ape voiced by Rosie O'Donnell, should keep the little ones aptly entertained. The two lead voices, Tony Goldwyn as Tarzan and Minnie Driver as Jane, are inspired choices. Their chemistry helps the story through the weakest points (the last third) and makes Tarzan's initial connection with all things human (including Jane) delicious entertainment. Disney still is not taking risks in its animated films, but as cookie-cutter entertainment, Tarzan makes a pretty good treat. On the DVD: It's the dish--mistakes, unused footage, creative differences, embarrassing behind-the-scene stories--that makes collector's editions so much fun. Unfortunately, this goes against the Disney philosophy of picture-perfection, and this two-set disc shows it; only half of the new material is engaging. The other half of this second disc, the "Tarzan Archives," is a slickly produced filler--more publicity fluff than real insight on the development of the film and the animation process. Much better are the three abandoned scenes (with voices and storyboards), including a much fiercer opening and ending, plus dozens of sketches made over the years as the designers pursued the luscious look of the film. The original audio demos Phil Collins made for the film are also intriguing (mostly filled with dummy or place-holding lyrics). The new audio commentary (by the producer and two directors) is a "fireside chat" variety, hardly worth more than one listen. Two side-by-side comparisons of storyboards to final film are a great tool to show youngsters how the animated process works, as is animator Glen Keane's talks on animating Tarzan. Also for kids: a read-along book and trivia game. --Doug Thomas

• Day Of Wrath | DVD | (02/11/2009) from £9.98   |  Saving you £-3.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  A 16th Century Spanish sheriff presiding over a provincial city attempts to solve a gruesome series of murders in this period thriller starring Christopher Lambert. When a number of high-ranking nobles are found viciously slaughtered with large letters carved into their chests, it's up to haggard-but-honest lawman Ruy de Mendoza (Lambert) to crack the case. As he gets ever closer to the elusive killer, however, it soon becomes obvious that there is much more at stake than Mendoza originally thought, and that his relentless quest for the truth could very well cost him his life if he's not careful.

• Back In The USSR | DVD | (05/01/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  An American tourist is trapped in Moscow accused of murder and the theft of a priceless icon. When the US Embassy and the Russian police refuse to help he is forced to seek assistance from members of the Moscow underworld...

• The Avengers : The Definitive Dossier 1968 (Box Set 3) | DVD | (10/03/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  John Steed partnered with Tara King sees out the Sixties in style! Eight more episodes see elegant confrontations between our cool heroes and a variety of evil blaggards. This is 'The Avengers' at their most surreal and imaginative! Episode titles include: Super Secret Cypher Snatch Game False Witness Noon-Doomsday The Morning After Love All Take Me To Your Leader Stay Tuned

• The Bear that Went to War | DVD | (01/10/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This is the story of Wojtek the Soldier Bear - a magnificent 500lb military bear who fought in World War Two alongside a band of Polish soldiers, shared their beer and cigarettes - and eventually their fate. Told by those that knew him, his story will capture the imagination and provide a very different perspective of the Polish war story.

• The Sweeney - The Complete Series 1 | Blu Ray | (10/09/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £49.99

  Rough, tough and politically incorrect in the way that only the best '70s drama series can be, The Sweeney is one of the major television successes of the last fifty years. Featuring John Thaw as the irascible Detective Inspector Regan and Dennis Waterman as his loyal 'oppo', Detective Sergeant Carter, this benchmark television series is now available on Blu-ray in a stunning level of quality not previously seen. The Sweeney has never looked this good.

• The Greek And Persian Wars | DVD | (07/02/2005) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This is the story of the bloody conflicts between the Greeks and the Persians which lasted for more than fifty years in the fourth century BC. It includes the famous battle of Marathon a victory which has echoed down the years and Thermopylae where the Spartans made a heroic defence of the pass. The running battles did not cease until 449BC when the Persians finally gave up hope of annexing Greece.

• The Hound Of The Baskervilles | DVD | (25/04/2016) from £5.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (166.95%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Of all the Sherlock Holmes tales written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Hound of the Baskervilles (one of the four novels) remains the best-known. Adding a dash of the supernatural to the Great Detective's adventures, it is certainly one of the most dramatic and an obvious target for screen interpretation. Prior to Jeremy Brett indelibly making the role his own to modern TV audiences, Ian Richardson made for a suitably incisive and enthusiastic Holmes in this enjoyable 1983 adaptation. The much-filmed tale finds Holmes and Watson drawn in to the mysterious curse afflicting the well-heeled Baskerville dynasty. Is a monster stalking the heir to the Baskerville fortune, or is the culprit a far from demonic force? As Holmes, Ian Richardson is blessed with the avian features that, like Basil Rathbone or Peter Cushing, effectively capture Sidney Paget's original likeness. Though Holmes' more anti-social facets are dispensed with, Richardson is engaging in such a well-explored role, recalling the razor-sharp wit and intelligence of Rathbone. Attracting a distinguished British cast (Brian Blessed, Denholm Elliot, Martin Shaw) and decent production values (though with a few Hammer Horror moments), this will not disappoint fans of Victorian literature's finest detective, nor those in search of a classic, chilling thriller. --Danny Graydon

• Balaclava 1854 - The Charge Of The Light Brigade | DVD | (16/08/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  It is one of the most famous battles in military history. The Battle of Balaclava was distinguished by three celebrated acts - the heroic courage of The Thin Red Line the dashing bravery of The Heavy Brigade and of course the utter disaster which befell the Light Brigade as it made it's infamous charge. It was a day during which the key players in the drama had a vital bearing on the outcome - the uncertain Raglan the fueding Lucan and Cardigan the excitable Captain Nolan. Featuring special dramatised 'eye-witness' accounts and reconstructions period imagery and 3D mapping techniques this DVD is a dramatic record of the notorious Charge of the Light Brigade. The programme also features extensive footage from the Tony Richardson masterpiece 'The Charge Of The Light Brigade' to illustrate the ebb and flow of the fighting during a truly momentous day in the history of warfare. Featuring expert commentary and analysis by Dr David Chandler the world's foremost military histrian and former Head Of War Studies at Sandhurst.

• Talespin - Volume 4-6 | DVD | (20/05/2013) from £8.08   |  Saving you £2.91 (36.01%)   |  RRP £10.99

  Vol 4- AWESOME AERONAUTIC ADVENTURES! Take to the skies for fl ights of fun as Baloo goes to Starrywood. It's lights, camera, and action all the way with the cast of Talespin! Vol 5- CHOCKS AWAY FOR FLIGHTS OF FUN! Check-in for action-packed comedy, sneaky spies and switching bodies! Commonly crazy but occasionally wise, the Talespin team will always save the day! Vol 6-

• Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (28/11/2022) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Sometimes the only way to uphold justice is to break the law.From Errol Flynn to Disney, Hollywood has long been fascinated with the legend of Robin Hood. Helmed by director Kevin Reynolds (Waterworld, The Count of Monte Cristo), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves pays homage to the past while transforming the famous outlaw of Sherwood Forest into a movie icon fit for the 1990s.Robin of Locksley (Kevin Costner, Waterworld) returns from the Crusades to find his father dead and vows revenge. With his Moorish companion Azeem (Morgan Freeman, Unforgiven), he joins a band of peasant rebels to do battle against the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman, Die Hard) and win the hand of the fair Maid Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, The Abyss), cousin of the absent King of England.This grand, swashbuckling adventure in the classic tradition is brought to life by an all-star supporting cast, including Christian Slater (True Romance), Brian Blessed (Flash Gordon) and a memorable cameo from Sean Connery (himself a former Robin Hood), plus an instantly recognisable score by Michael Kamen (Highlander) not to mention a chart-topping Bryan Adams theme song. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves dazzles in an all-new 4K restoration, accompanied by a king's ransom of new and archival bonus features.Product FeaturesBrand new 4K restorations of both the theatrical and extended cuts from the original negative by Arrow FilmsHigh Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of both cutsLimited Edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper60-page perfect-bound illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Jackson Cooper and Mark CunliffeDouble-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul ShipperDouble-sided fold-out poster featuring newly commissioned artwork by José SacconeSix double-sided, postcard-sized artcardsOriginal uncompressed stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audioOptional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingAudio commentary with director Kevin Reynolds and actor Kevin CostnerAudio commentary with actors Morgan Freeman and Christian Slater and writers/producers Pen Densham and John WatsonHere We Are Kings: Making Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves a brand new, multi-part documentary featuring brand new interviews with Densham, Watson, director of photography Douglas Milsome, editor Peter Boyle, costume designer John Bloomfield and many more members of the creative teamRobin Hood: The Myth, the Man, the Movie an archival 1991 documentary hosted by Pierce BrosnanOne-on-One with the Cast archival 1991 interviews with Costner, Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Slater and Alan RickmanBryan Adams (Everything I Do) I Do It for You performance at Slane Castle, IrelandMusic soundtrack cuesTheatrical trailerTV spotsImage gallery

• The Doctors - 30 Years Of Time Travel And Beyond | DVD | (04/10/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £10.99

  The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond is a Doctor Who documentary directed by Bill Baggs, the independent producer behind Who-related video series Auton (1997-9), P.R.O.B.E. (1995-6) and The Stranger (1992-5). Amateurish production values include captions being cropped at the sides of the screen and microphones wandering fully into shot. But it's worth putting up with these for the many interviews, including those with Jon Pertwee, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy. The highlight among the ex-Doctors being Peter Davidson talking in very good humour with Mark Strickson (Turlough). Other interviewees include Wendy Padbury (Zoe), Nicholas Courtney (The Brigadier), Caroline John (Liz Shaw), Louise Jameson (Leela) and Sophie Aldred (Ace) reminiscing affectionately with McCoy at one of the locations for their Who adventure "Survival" (1989). Also offering their views are producers Philip Hinchcliffe (1974-7) and John Nathan-Turner (1980-9), director David Moloney, Shaun Sutton of BBC Drama, writers Pip and Jane Baker and various others. Included are some previously unpublished stills and colour location filming footage from "The Smugglers" (1966), "The Abdominal Snowman" (1967), "The Daemons" (1971) and "Shada" (1979). Covering the entire 26-year history of Doctor Who in 66 minutes means this is far from comprehensive, but for fans it is fascinating stuff elevated by the genuine love almost everyone involved clearly feels for the show. On the DVD: The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond has production values far removed from the exceptionally well presented official BBC Doctor Who titles. The only extra is 12 minutes of silent colour location filming footage of very variable quality, selections from which are included in the main programme. In the documentary itself the sound is perfectly acceptable mono. Unfortunately the picture appears to have been transferred from a damaged video master and there is an almost constant horizontal tearing across the centre of the screen, varying from slight but noticeable to so extreme it makes the feature all but unwatchable. The packaging incorrectly names the director as Bill Braggs and describes the programme as giving an insight into "the design of the Ice Warrior and Cybermen models" featured in the last series. It doesn't.--Gary S. Dalkin

• Back In Business | DVD | (19/03/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Saving the day the British way. The space race has been dominated for decades by two rival superpowers but just when they thought they were alone a new force has arrived. Britain has developed an amazing space exploration buggy that might solve the planets energy problems. But will Britain's greatest achievement become one conman's finest hour? Will Spencer (Martin Kemp) and his right hand man/master of disguise (Chris Barrie) will re-unite alongside Will's niece Fiona (Joanna Taylor) head of marketing at the British Space Centre and Travis (Stefan Booth) Tom's accident-prone son in a series of comical misadventures spanning across the United Kingdom and beyond! In this fun family movie our unlikely heroes will create a plan the likes of which the world has never before seen to steal what every government wants. And the only person that stands in their way is Scotland Yard's worst detective (Dennis Waterman). Together they will use the UK's highly developed space technology to outsmart the world's most powerful ambassadors and ultimately help put the 'Great' back into Great Britain.